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Alguazas, Spain

Murcia · Spain

Alguazas is a small city in Murcia, Spain with a population of 7,725. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,725 Population 714/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,725
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density714/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population7,725
Population Density714 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates38.0536°, -1.2505°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceMurcia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Alguazas

Alguazas is a small city in Spain (Murcia) with a population of 7,725. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Alguazas has a population of 7,725 with a density of 714 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,725
Total Population
714
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
10.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alguazas vs Spain Average

The median household income in Alguazas is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 587 business establishments.

Income: Alguazas vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)587

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alguazas

Alguazas has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17.2° 26.6
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18.5° 18.9
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.1° 30.4
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 10.7° / 23.6° 29.5
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.2° 19.7
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 31.5° 16.5
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 21.2° / 34.4° 1.3
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.8° / 34.5° 13.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 18.6° / 30.5° 37.9
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.1° 27.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.7° 29.4
Dec 12°C / 54°F 6.3° / 17.6° 32.6
Alguazas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Spain avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density714/sq mi
Coordinates38.0536°N, 1.2505°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

592 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 54 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 32 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 57 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 55 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 55 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 52 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 61 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 57 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 134 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 86 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 51 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 144 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 109 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 41 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 109 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 44 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 128 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 19 km
Oct 22, 1996 7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain M3.9 81 km
Aug 23, 2000 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain M3.9 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Alguazas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Alguazas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Monte Anaor — — — —
Nuestra Señora del Carmen — — — —
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Radio Stations near Alguazas

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
COPE Cartagena culture, news MP3 96 kbps
Cadena SER Radio Murcia — MP3 128 kbps
RNE Murcia culture, news MP3 128 kbps
Azul FM Murcia — MP3 160 kbps
Onda Regional de Murcia — UNKNOWN
Radio Aspe música en español, various MP3 128 kbps
Caravaca Radio — MP3 96 kbps
Urban Revolution electronic AAC
Cadena Ser Cartagena — MP3 128 kbps
Ondacero Cartagena culture, news UNKNOWN
FORMULA 10 MUSICA 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
SER Murcia — FLV
Onda Regional Música pop en español e inglés, rock UNKNOWN
Onda Regional Musica (Murcia) misc AAC 165 kbps
Revive FM — MP3 128 kbps
ENERGIA FM - CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ 90.0 90.0, caravaca MP3 128 kbps
Color Estéreo 103.7 FM cumbia, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
RNE Radio 5 Cartagena culture, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alguazas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivo Municipal
Casa Valderas
Casa-Museo "Antonio Campillo"
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo "La Conservera"
Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Cárcel Vieja
Centro de Visitantes de Monteagudo
Centro de Visitantes de Monteagudo
Club Taurino de Murcia-Museo
Club Taurino de Murcia-Museo
Conjunto Monumental San Juan de Dios
Conjunto Monumental San Juan de Dios
Fundación Pedro Cano
MUDEM - Museo del Enclave de la Muralla de Molina de Segura
Muralla de Santa Eulalia
Muralla de Santa Eulalia
Murcia Cathedral Museum
Murcia Cathedral Museum
Museo Arqueológico de Murcia
Museo Arqueológico Los Baños
Museo Cartago Colección
Museo Ciudad de Mula
Museo Cristóbal Gabarrón
Museo de Archena
Museo de Arte Íbero "El Cigarralejo"
Museo de Arte San Miguel
Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia
Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia
Museo de la Archicofradía de la Sangre
Museo de la Archicofradía de la Sangre
Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua
Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua
Museo de la Ciudad de Murcia
Museo de la Ciudad de Murcia
Museo de la Conserva Vegetal y las Costumbres "Siete Chimeneas"
Museo de la Luz y el Agua
Museo de la Semana Santa
Museo de la Universidad de Murcia
Museo de la Universidad de Murcia
Museo de modernismo de la region de Murcia
Museo de modernismo de la region de Murcia
Museo de Moros y Cristianos
Museo de Moros y Cristianos
Museo de Rocas al aire libre de la Universidad de Murcia
Museo de Rocas al aire libre de la Universidad de Murcia
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de Santa Clara
Museo de Siyâsa
Museo del Esparto
Museo del Esparto de Archena
Museo Etnográfico
Museo Etnográfico Carlos Soriano
Museo Etnológico de la Huerta
Museo Etnológico de la Huerta
Museo los Molinos del Río
Museo los Molinos del Río
Museo Molino de Teodoro
Museo Ramón Gaya
Museo Ramón Gaya
Museo Salzillo
Museo Salzillo
Museo y Centro de Arte de Blanca (M.U.S.A.C.)
Real Casino de Murcia
Real Casino de Murcia
Sala Caballerizas
Sala Caballerizas

Libraries in Alguazas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Intermedio de la Región de Murcia0.0
Biblioteca Alguazas0.0
Biblioteca Antonio de Nebrija0.0
Biblioteca Cabezo de Torres0.0
Biblioteca de Archena0.0
Biblioteca de Beniaján0.0
Biblioteca de Beniel0.0
Biblioteca de El Raal0.0
Biblioteca de Espinardo Murcia0.0
Biblioteca de Guadalupe0.0
Biblioteca de Javalí Nuevo0.0
Biblioteca de La Alberca0.0
Biblioteca de La Alberca0.0
Biblioteca de La Ñora0.0
Biblioteca de Puente Tocinos0.0
Biblioteca de Puente Tocinos0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Hidráulico Molinos del Río Segura0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Hidráulico Molinos del Río Segura0.0
Biblioteca Escritor José Saramago0.0
Biblioteca Mercedes Mendoza0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Barrio del Carmen0.0
Biblioteca municipal Barrio del Carmen0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Librilla0.0
Biblioteca Ojós0.0
Biblioteca Padre Salmerón0.0
Biblioteca Pelagio Ferrer0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Alcantarilla0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Alcantarilla0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Vargas Gómez"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Menéndez Pidal"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Sancho de Llamas"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Albudeite - Francisco Rabal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Salvador Aguilar0.0
Biblioteca Regional0.0
Biblioteca Río Segura0.0
Biblioteca Río Segura0.0
Biblioteca San Basilio0.0
Biblioteca San Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Sangonera la Verde0.0
Biblioteca Santiago El Mayor0.0
Biblioteca Santomera0.0
Biblioteca Villanueva del Río Segura0.0
Centro de lectura "Panochista Paco El Niño"0.0
Centro de Lectura de El Puntal0.0
Centro de Lectura de La Algaida0.0
Centro de Lectura de Las Arboledas0.0
Centro social de lectura Fuente Librilla0.0
Hemeroteca Clara Campoamor0.0
Librería Papelería Barqueros0.0
Librería Papelería Barqueros0.0
Sala de Lectura0.0

Farmers Markets in Alguazas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo Semanal Hoya del Campo
Mercadillo semanal Santa María de Gracia
Mercadillo semanal Santa María de Gracia
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de San Andrés
Mercado de Verónicas
Mercado de Vistabella
Mercado Municipal de Abastos Nº2
Mercado Saavedra Fajardo
Mercado Semanal de Alguazas
Mercado Semanal de La Raya
Mercado Semanal de La Raya
Plaza de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos
Plaza de Abastos El Carmen
Plaza de Abastos El Carmen

Cafes in Alguazas

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De cuadros
El Albergue de Alguazas
Olmeda

Theatres in Alguazas

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine-Teatro ''IV Centenario''

Monuments in Alguazas

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reloj de Sol

Clinics in Alguazas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Alguazas

Train Stations in Alguazas

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alguazas-Molina

Breweries in Alguazas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Yakka
Yakka

Stadiums & Teams in Alguazas

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de La Condomina
Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia
Estadio Monte Romero

Airports Near Alguazas

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALCLarge Airport
Region of Murcia International AirportRMULarge Airport
Alcantarilla Air Base—Medium Airport
San Javier Airport—Medium Airport
AeroCieza—Small Airport
Aeroclub Mar Menor—Small Airport
Aeroclub Totana—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Caravaca de la Cruz—Small Airport
Aeródromo de Villa María—Small Airport
Alhama De Murcia Airfield—Small Airport
Alto Vinalopó Biar Benejama—Small Airport
Benejama UL—Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Bañeres de Mariola—Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo Yecla—Small Airport
Fuentealamo Airfield—Small Airport
La Font de la Figuera Airstrip—Small Airport
Los Martínez Del Puerto Airfield—Small Airport
Ontur Airfield—Small Airport
Pozo Cañada Airfield—Small Airport
ULM de Dolores—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alguazas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen del Pilar
Ermita de San José
Ermita de San Pedro
Ermita del Carmen
Iglesia Parroquial San Onofre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alguazas

What is the population of Alguazas?

Alguazas has a population of 7,725 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 714 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alguazas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alguazas?

Alguazas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

How is the job market in Alguazas?

There are 587 business establishments in the area.

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